The 2018 NAMM Show: Everything You Need to Know Before You Arrive

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The NAMM Foundation brings college music students and faculty, music educators, nonprofits and partners together to attend the world’s largest music products trade show, The NAMM Show. Next week you’ll be networking with peers and industry leaders, learning tips for success at professional development sessions, and more.

Below is everything you need to know prior to arriving at The 2018 NAMM Show.

Plan Your Show!

View The NAMM Show Event Guide, download the NEW NAMM Show mobile app and search for GenNext, Music Education Days, and Nonprofit programs to add events to your calendar. You can also search for a complete schedule of education sessions, concerts and events on NAMM.org.

Education Campuses

This year, education at The NAMM Show is tripling, offering hundreds of sessions across multiple topics and disciplines that will help you grow your business and career. Search the comprehensive education schedule.

Luggage & Bags

No luggage is allowed in the Convention Center. Backpacks, briefcases or rolling briefcases are okay. Bags may be no larger than 17" x 12" x 8." All bags are subject to search.

There is no bag check in the Anaheim Convention Center. Bag and coat check is only available in the Hilton Hotel and space is very limited so plan ahead!

What To Wear

The weather in So-Cal is typically moderate, never humid, and always PERFECT. This year is the one exception! Weather is predicted to be in the 60s. Dress in layers and bring a coat and you’ll be fine. Don’t forget to bring your umbrella though- there’s always a chance of rain in Southern California in January!

What to EatFind food at the following locations:

Concessions located throughout the entire Anaheim Convention Center

Concessions located within each show floor community lounge

Beverage Bars located throughout the Halls and Levels 2 & 3

Grand Plaza Food Trucks (outside)

Arena Plaza Food Trucks (outside)

Hilton Anaheim

Anaheim Marriott

Where to Find LIVE MusicStages:NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza – Live music, all day & nightly HeadlinersArena Plaza – live music, all dayMarriott – live music, all dayHilton – live music, nightlySheraton – live music, nightly

Be Social

Use social media to share your NAMM show experience. Use the Twitter hashtags, #NAMMShow and #NAMMGenNext, and tag @NAMMFoundation and @TheNAMMShow on Instagram.

For Grant Seekers

Community Spotlight

As our school district has just undergone one of the largest mergers in the history of public education, this designation helped us protect the quality music programs and teachers in our community.

- Dr. Dru Davison, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, Tenn.

Did you know?

Involvement in participatory arts programs has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health, physical health, and social functioning in older adults, regardless of their ability. The arts also contribute to communicating, building sense of identity, preserving or restoring social capital, and strengthening social networks in communities.

Arts in Aging report from the National Endowment for the Arts. Accessed on 8/21/2015 http://www.cms.msu.edu/docs/BenefitsMusic-Adult.pdf.

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